Ashley wondered why she was evading him? Why didn't she just claim she was no longer accessible? The particular dilemma was, she's uncertain if Alden even likes her... So why does she have to point it out? With that understanding, she decided to deal with it head-on.
"Brother Tiny, you are correct. Let's go back there so I could present you to him." Said Ashley feeling much better.
As she whirled backward, ready to go back, and it surprised her to see Alden standing just a few feet away from them. On his face, they show it he's wondering, and one could tell that he's ready to ask a question.
She first took a deep breath and smiled before walking straight to Alden. "It's good that you're here!" Ashley said as she turned around to make sure Tiny was behind her.
"Bother Tiny, can you come over here, please!" Ashley called to her bodyguard as she waved to get him to come closer to them.